Fleeman

Fleeman Meaning & Origin

About Fleeman
The surname Fleeman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fleamann," which means "fleeman" or "one who uses a fleam." A fleam is a small, sharp instrument used for bloodletting in medieval times. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who practiced bloodletting or worked as a surgeon. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by individuals who were associated with the fleam trade or had a similar profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Fleeman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Fleeman: 2,036
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,617
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fleeman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Fleeman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F40505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L IY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈflimΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fleeman in Braille

Here's how to represent Fleeman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Fleeman in braille

How to sign the name Fleeman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Fleeman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fleeman in sign language

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